ARSENE WENGER last night promised that William Gallas will stay at Arsenal - but he will get rid of strikers Julio Baptista and Jose Antonio Reyes this week.

Gallas, 29, is a target for Real Madrid after a disappointing season and launched an attack on the Gunners for not having enough experience to challenge for the title.

Arsenal boss Wenger said: "I feel we'll see the best of William next year - a different Gallas.

"He had a lot of injuries and only now is he getting back to his best."

Brazilian Baptista will return after his loan spell to Real, who want a staggering £18m - even though he has failed to impress and hold down a regular place at Arsenal. Atletico Madrid have expressed an interest in misfit Reyes, who has failed to earn himself a permanent move to Real.

Arsenal hope to get £8m for the little Spaniard.

Wenger said: "I think Reyes had some fantastic games for us, especially at Highbury, and he contributed a lot.

"In the north, away from home, it's more difficult. He was kicked a lot, was more destroyed and that's where he lost a little of his taste for the English game."